Price's force was in full retreat following its expedition into Missouri. On October 28, 1864, it stopped to rest about two miles south of Newtonia, Missouri.

Soon afterward, Major General James G. Blunt's Union troops surprised the Confederates and began to drive them. Brigadier General Joe Shelby's division, including his Iron Brigade, rode to the front, dismounted, and engaged the Yankees while the other Rebel troops retreated towards Indian Territory.

Brigadier General John B. Sanborn later appeared with Union reinforcements which convinced Shelby to retire.

The Union troops forced the Confederates to retreat but failed to destroy or capture them.

Result(s): Union victory

Location: Newton County

Campaign: Price's Missouri Expedition (1864)

Date(s): October 28, 1864

Principal Commanders: Major General James G. Blunt [US]; Major General Sterling Price [CS]

Forces Engaged: Five brigades [US]; remnants of Price's Army of Missouri [CS]

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